iBomber is a top-down missile game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. In this game, you are a WWII bomber whose objective is to eliminate the enemy.
When you first start using the application, you will have to enter a profile name, which entails that this game supports multiple accounts. From the main menu, I recommend tapping the "Help" option; Even though each map will show you how to control your plane, it is always a good idea to review them ahead of time.
After tapping the "Play Game" option, you will be taken to a map selection screen. Tapping on a map will give you a briefing, from which you can determine what your objectives will be and what you must do about it.
Once you tap "Accept", the level will begin. Steering left and right is achieved by tilting the device respectively. Tilting forward will speed up the aircraft, and tilting backwards will slow it down. The bar on the far left will tell you how much health you posses, the radar will show where the enemies are, and the counter will let you know how much more of that particular bomb you have left. Tapping the red button labeled "Bombs Away" will drop the bomb you are currently using. If you hit a target, oftentimes an item will appear; to retrieve the item, you must tap on it. While dropping bombs you will have to compensate for the velocity, as the bombs do not hit where you launch them from.
Originally, I thought this game was going to be short; seeing as there are only 8 different maps to play on. But what I didn't account for was how long each map would take to complete. For this review, I spent the better part of 40 minutes trying to complete the first map to no avail. The art direction resembles the '50s era, which is where the cartoons depict of wartime propaganda, and the best example of that would be on the main screen. Even though I wasn't alive during that time, I found myself immersed in that world, due to the high quality art and the music. Bombing takes a lot of practice, and can be very frustrating at times; conversely, it is ever-so rewarding when one of those explosives finally hit the battle ship you have been aiming for. What was really captivating about this game was the airplane's HUD (heads up display): With each turn, the map would rotate along with it, giving the illusion that you are really looking down from the bombers' cockpit. Everything on the ground looked realistic as well, adding more depth to the illusion. One of the complaints I had about this game was the control scheme. Oftentimes, I found myself stopping in midair because I didn't want to hold my device horizontal any longer. Seeing that the touch interface is rarely used other than to press the button and pick up items, it shouldn't be too hard to implement a throttle on the side, instead of using the tilt to control the acceleration. One of the most annoying aspects about this game is the inability to resume a previous air raid once you exit the application. A minor gripe that I also had was that this game only has one song, and loops it over and over again. For what amounts to at least 10 hours of gameplay, with more updates to come, I recommend picking up this application. As of now, it is under $5, and is an extremely good deal for its price.